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John Young Unveils Candidacy for Lt. Gov.

John Young Unveils Candidacy for Lt. Gov.

Jefferson Parish President John Young brought his campaign for Lt. Governor to Baton Rouge with a speech to Republican leaders attending a special meeting of the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon. Young touted his conservative credentials, including being 100 percent pro-life and discussed his plans to promote economic development in the state.  Young is one of […]

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Runoff Election Set This Saturday

 Louisiana voters will go to the polls statewide this Saturday to choose candidates in runoff elections.  The only race statewide will be for U.S. Senate between incumbent Sen. Mary Landrieu (D) and her challenger, Congressman Bill Cassidy (R). The third place candidate, Col. Rob Maness, has endorsed Cassidy, and Cassidy has a wide lead in […]

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Bill Cassidy Asks For Support from La. Conservatives

Bill Cassidy Asks For Support from La. Conservatives

Former Rep. Woody Jenkins has announced he is endorsing Dr. Bill Cassidy for United States Senate in the Dec. 6 runoff against Sen. Mary Landrieu. Jenkins and Cassidy met Thursday in Baton Rouge. Jenkins, who received 847,000 votes, or 49.8 percent in the run off against Landrieu in 1996, said, “Bill Cassidy has been a […]

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70,000 Expected for BR Christmas Parade

70,000 Expected for BR Christmas Parade

The 64th Annual Cortana Kiwanis Downtown Christmas Parade will roll through Downtown Baton Rouge Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. More than 70,000 people are expected to watch the parade live and thousands will enjoy it on television through the holiday season. Organizers say the parade is a celebration and a great way to connect […]

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Cassidy Surging as Dec. 6 Runoff Nears

Cassidy Surging as Dec. 6 Runoff Nears

Louisiana Republicans have come together with unprecedented unity since the Nov 4 primary to rally around Congressman Bill Cassidy, the Republican candidate against incumbent Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu in the Dec. 6 runoff. Landrieu narrowly led Cassidy, 42 percent to 41 percent in the primary, but Col. Rob Maness, a conservative Republican, received 200,000 votes. […]

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Senate Runoff Saturday

Senate Runoff Saturday

A high-profile U.S. Senate race between Sen. Mary Landrieu and Baton Rouge Congressman Bill Cassidy is highlighting this Saturday’s statewide election. Also on the ballot is a runoff between Garret Graves and Edwin Edwards for Congress in the 6th Congressional District.  School board seats and one district judgeship will also be voted on.

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Check Listing to See If La. State Treasury Is Holding Unclaimed Property for You

Check Listing to See If La. State Treasury Is Holding Unclaimed Property for You

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT  OF THE TREASURY NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH The names listed below have been reported to the Louisiana Department of the Treasury as being persons possibly entitled to unclaimed funds subject to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 9:151-181, Uniform Unclaimed […]

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Ceremonies at Old State Capitol

Ceremonies at Old State Capitol

The East Baton Rouge Parish Republican Women’s Club held the first Red Pelican Award ceremonies at the Old State Capitol on Oct. 22. Five Republicans were presented the Red Pelican Award for their service.  The award winners were: •    Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne for serving as the state’s ambassador for tourism •    Secretary of State […]

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3 School Board Seats To Be Decided Dec. 6

3 School Board Seats To Be Decided Dec. 6

Voters in Baton Rouge will decide runoff elections for three seats on the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board on Saturday, Dec. 6. The election could decide whether BRAC will achieve its goal to winning a majority of the nine-member board. In District 1 – Two incumbent board members will face off — Jerry Arbour […]

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Runoff Election Dec. 6

Runoff Election Dec. 6

The Dec. 6 ballot will feature two runoffs with national implications.  U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D) will face Congressman Bill Cassidy (R) for a six-year term in the United States Senate. Conservative Republican candidate Col. Rob Maness received more than 200,000 votes in the Nov. 4 primary, and his endorsement is considered important to uniting […]

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